Thame man jailed for village store raid

A Thame man, who terrified staff members before attempting to rob a convenience store, has been jailed.

McColl’s in Banks Parade, Haddeham. Photo courtesy of Keith Milmer & Haddenham.Net

Lewis Bradbrook-Taylor, 22, off Putman Close, Thame, was found guilty of attempted robbery and two counts of false imprisonment at Aylesbury Crown Court earlier this week.

Bradbrook-Taylor raided the Martin McColls in Banks Parade, Haddenham, on July 28, this year, while staff were taking delivery of newspapers. He approached the pair and forced them inside and tied them up.

He then stole cash from the till before running off.

Bradbrook-Taylor was jailed for three years.